Neil Parker's NHL player props for tonight are targeting shots on goal props, with Dylan Guenther anchoring the action for the Mammoth. Free NHL picks for Wednesday, December 10.

Even with that rough edge on his six-foot, 215-pound frame, his crushing hip checks often putting opponents into low orbit, Bucyk spent only 493 minutes in NHL penalty boxes, winning the 1971 and 1974 Lady Byng Trophy as the NHL’s most gentlemanly player.

Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.

The Eastern Conference is unbelievably tight, with the potential for several teams to face unexpected heartbreak in the spring.

With the 2025-26 season around a month and a half old, ClutchPoints presents its first 2026 NHL Mock Draft of the campaign.

How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published Nov. 28. Points percentages are through Thursday's games.

With exclusive rights, DAZN is the only international platform to watch the NHL, offering access to over 1,300 games per season, available live* and on demand. That includes over 1,300 regular-season games along with the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Stanley Cup Finals.

Take the Over for Devin Cooley's saves prop in our Red Wings vs. Flames picks, odds & expert predictions for Wednesday, December 10.

As a whole, the trend of increased offense in the NHL has continued. Shots are down, goals are up and, as a result, the league average save percentage has dipped below .900 for the first time in 20 years. As the speed and skill of the game continue to increase, we’re having to adjust what constitutes strong goaltending statistics.

It is way too early to make any definitive conclusions about the 2025-26 NHL season. But then again, it's the perfect time to celebrate some small-sample superstars. As part of this week's new edition of the ESPN NHL Power Rankings, we've identified a ...

Editor's note: This is a part of an occasional USA TODAY Sports series on the best moments, teams, players and figures in sports over the last 25 years. Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, the top NHL goal scorer of all time, is now the first to 900 ...